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COVID in Ontario Workplaces: What is a Gray Zone Anyway?

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 9, 2020 | For Employers

On November 20, 2020 the Ontario government announced that certain regions of the province would be moved into different colour-coded zones. Effective November 23rd, restrictions were imposed on the City of Toronto and Peel Region as they were moved into Gray Zone which is a partial lockdown. These restrictions will last least 28 days.

Court Refuses to Enforce Contractual Language Limiting Termination Pay

by Doug MacLeod | Oct 27, 2020 | For Employers

Court Refuses to Enforce Contractual Language Limiting Termination Pay I have written several blogs on whether wrongful dismissal damages include compensation for the variable compensation the employee would have earned during the applicable notice period. Most cases...

Judge Refuses to Enforce an Amended Employment Contract

by Doug MacLeod | Oct 20, 2020 | For Employers

Judge Refuses to Enforce an Amended Employment Contract I have written many blogs on the legal enforceability of employment contracts because judges are increasingly refusing to enforce them and I want employers to be live to this issue. Employers should assume that...

Refusing a Disabled Customer Access to Washroom Costs Restaurant $10,000

by Doug MacLeod | Sep 22, 2020 | For Employers

Refusing a Disabled Customer Access to Washroom Costs Restaurant $10,000 The Facts A 23 year old woman was born with a physical disability. As a result, she uses forearm crutches to mobilize which helps her with stability. One day she planned to meet some friends at a...

Workplace Bullying: Does My Employer Have To Intervene?

by Marium Rehan | Sep 17, 2020 | For Employees

employer obligation to investigate any complaints of workplace harassment and bullying made by employees / fiduciary duty / Occupational Health and Safety Act

COVID – 19 Update: How to Apply for the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

by Doug MacLeod | Apr 24, 2020 | For Employers

COVID – 19 Update: How to Apply for the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy I recently wrote a detailed blog on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). You can read this blog here. The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has since launched an online calculator which...

COVID-19 Update: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – A Real Game Changer

by Doug MacLeod | Apr 13, 2020 | For Employers

COVID-19 Update: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – A Real Game Changer On Saturday, April 11, 2020 the federal government passed the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “CEWS”). This law will be a game changer for many employers. The following information is...

COVID-19: What a Difference A Month Makes

by Doug MacLeod | Apr 7, 2020 | For Employers

COVID-19: What a Difference A Month Makes In over 30 years I have never seen one topic dominate my employment law practice like COVID-19 has over the last three weeks. Some Ontario businesses have gone from working at 100% capacity to 0% because the Ontario government...

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COVID in Ontario Workplaces: What is a Gray Zone Anyway?

Court Refuses to Enforce Contractual Language Limiting Termination Pay

Judge Refuses to Enforce an Amended Employment Contract

Refusing a Disabled Customer Access to Washroom Costs Restaurant $10,000

Workplace Bullying: Does My Employer Have To Intervene?

COVID – 19 Update: How to Apply for the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

COVID-19 Update: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – A Real Game Changer

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